Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church
Newsletter
October, 2010
Letter from the Pastor
“Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: ‘I have heard your prayer,
and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. When I shut up the heavens so
that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my
people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and
turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal
their land.’” 2 Chronicles 7:12-14
Prayer is as vital to the Christian life as oxygen is to the body. Prayer is the way that we deepen our
relationship with the living God. It is the way we communicate and express our love to God, it is how
we ask for forgiveness for our sins, it is how we ask for the things that we need in life, and it is how
those around us find healing and wholeness.
I hope that each of you find your prayer life growing each day. We are glad to offer the opportunity on
Wednesday Nights for you to deepen your prayer life though prayer meeting. Please join us as we gather
in the Lord’s house to pray. The benefits are numerous, including our own spiritual growth, our own
forgiveness of sins, and for the betterment of our land. I hope that prayer is a priority in the lives of each
of you!
Wednesday Night Family Nights
Taize Worship Service…
Many people in the congregation have been asking for a prayer service. On Wednesdays in
October we will continue with a Taize Worship Service at 6:30, after our meal together. Don’t
let the name throw you for a loop, it is just another name for a prayer service. It will include
softer lighting, some contemporary music, some older hymns, and, of course, PRAYER!! It is a
wonderful time to pray together as a people, and includes elements for ALL ages. Everyone is
encouraged to come and enjoy this time with God.
Lupus Support Group
The Lupus Support Group will meet on Sunday, Oct. 3rd at 3pm. If you know anyone who
suffers with Lupus, or any other autoimmune disease, please invite them to the meetings.
Please visit: RSPCLupusSupportGroup.info.
Men of the Church
The next MOC meeting will be on Sunday morning, October 3rd at 9am.
Breakfast will be provided. Please come and enjoy this time of fellowship
and ministry. All men are invited to attend.
Gideons
On Sunday, October 10th, the Gideons will be here to worship with us. As you know, the
mission of the Gideons is to provide every person with a New Testament. We have several
members of the Gideons in our congregation. Please join us for worship on October 10th as we
celebrate and thank God for the work that they do in the name of the Lord. Deidra will be at a
Continuing Education class
Communion
As the people of God, we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Communion on
Sunday, October 3rd during the 11am worship.
Addresses
As you know, Will has joined the Army! If you would like to send him a card, here is his
address, and it must be written in this same form. I know he would appreciate the words of love
and encouragement.
SPC Irwin, William
RN # 248
B Co. 1st BN
378th INF
Ft. Benning, GA 31905
Youth
We will be celebrating Youth Sunday, on Sunday, October 17th during the 11am
worship hour. We will be honoring Joseph Bell and Mason Motes for completing the
Confirmation process. We will also be honoring Hunter Crowe and Curtis Crosby for
completing the “God and Me” program through the Boy Scouts.
On Saturday, October 30th, the children and youth will be hosting a booth at “Boo in
the Park.” This is a safe and family-friendly way for the children of Laurens County to
go trick-or-treating. We will be passing out candy and flyers about the church. Everyone is asked
to bring a bag of candy to support this effort. There is a box to collect the candy in front of the
Pastor’s Office.
Planning has begun for this year's Christmas Joy Gift Program. The program is called "The Best
Christmas Present Ever" and will include children of all ages!! Please watch for your children
to bring home more information on this wonderful experience!
College Cafe
As the new school year has begun, we will resume our College Café
Celebrations. Our first one will be Sunday, October 24th, with lunch
immediately following worship. If you know of any college students who would appreciate a
good (no, GREAT) home-cooked meal, please invite them to come!
Wedding Shower for Matt and Micah
We will host a Wedding Shower for Matt and Micah on Saturday, October 16th from 4-6pm.
This is a household shower. They are registered at “Bed, Bath & Beyond,” “Belk,” and “Target.”
As you know, Matt and Micah are getting married the following Saturday, October 23rd at
Congaree Presbyterian Church.
Grief Support Group
As you know, many people in our church are grieving. On Monday, October 11th and October
25th at 7pm, we will be meeting at the church to form a Grief Support Group. Dan Compton, one
of the Chaplains at hospice, will be here to lead the group.
Revival
Deidra will be preaching at a Revival sponsored by Little River-Dominick Presbyterian Church
on Sunday, October 17th, beginning at 7p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is
located at 8692 Hwy. 56, Kinards, SC. The theme for the service is “God’s Call to Faith.” There
will also be Revival services on Sunday, Oct. 24th, led by Rev. Herb Cottington, and Sunday,
Oct. 31st, led by Rev. Dr. Hampton Hunter.
Organ Concert
First Presbyterian Church is hosting an Organ Concert on Sunday, October 24th at 5pm. This
FREE concert is open to the public and commemorates the 20th year of the installation of a
Reuter Organ. Mr. Timothy Quay Smith will be playing, and the theme is “World Wide
Cathedral Classics.”
News from PW…
We will study our second lesson in our book on Revelations at our next Circle
meetings. The evening Circle meets on Monday, October 4th at 7pm. The morning
Circle meets on Tuesday, October 5th at 9:45. We will be studying the seven
churches of Asia.
Young Women’s Circle…
The Young Women’s Circle will have their next meeting on Thursday, October 7th at 6:30pm.
This year, our mission project will be to crochet items for various organizations. Can’t crochet??
Neither can we!! Once again, we will welcome Karen Watkins, who will be giving us lessons!!
You will need a size “F” or “G” needle, and we will supply the yarn! Also, we will begin our
year-long study called “You Matter More Than You Think: What A Woman Needs to Know
About the Difference She Makes.” Childcare will be available, so please come and bring a
friend!!
Presbytery Meeting
There is a Stated Presbytery Meeting of Trinity Presbytery on Sunday, October 17th, beginning
at 2pm. Elena Crowe is your Elder Representative to this meeting.
Health Fair…
Our annual Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th from 8am-noon.
Wellness/Health Assessment:(by appointment only)
This Service/Package was offered last year at the same cost of $35.00 per person (Additional
PSA/TSH testing can be added to package 10.00 each) (Lipod Profile Blood Work normally this
cost $1,500.00 per person just for Blood work)Wellness/Health Assessment: (PACKAGE
INCLUDES:)
Profile Questionnaire: which is a booklet of about questions that needs to be turned at your appt
time. (Example of the booklet/along with what you receive w/results by sign up sheets)
Blood Profile: Lipid Profile
Blood Pressure and Pulse: Checks your numbers
Spirometry/Respite: checks breath strength/lung strength
Body Composition: Weight/Height and measurements
Flexibility test: Testing device for flexibility
Step Test: Step Endurance
Additional screening that are available FREE of Charge (open to ALL without a appointment)
Blood Sugar: Testing station
Upstate Wound Healing Center: wound check
Laurens Hospital Heart and Pulmonary Division: SAT Monitor Pulse oximeter is a piece of
medical equipment that is used to monitor the amount of oxygen in the blood.
Breast Cancer Awareness Station: Information on Breast Cancer
Laurens County Emergency Management System: Emergency Readiness
Advanced Biomechanical Solutions: Feet Check
We are in need of volunteers for assessment testing, (All paperwork is to be completed before
your appt time) and we need people who are willing to bring healthy muffins. If you are willing
to help, please see Sherre Call: 864-684-7798